POLITICS

Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Crypto Money: How Tech Billionaires Bought Congress

In the 2024 U. S. election, crypto billionaires spent a staggering $245 million, making up nearly half of all corporate money. They targeted candidates who supported crypto and attacked those who didn't. This helped flip Senate seats and secure a record number of pro-crypto lawmakers. Ohio's Bernie

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump's Choice for Ag Chief: Kelly Loeffler

Kelly Loeffler, briefly a Georgia senator, is likely to be offered the role of Agriculture Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. She’ll meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate this Friday. Loeffler has been a strong supporter of Trump’s, raising millions for his campaign. She’s also co-chairing

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro Faces Coup Charges

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and his close allies are in hot water. Federal police recently accused them of plotting a rightwing coup to topple the country's democracy. This isn't your average scandal—it involves serious crimes like attempted coup, criminal organization formation, and t

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Democrats' Diversity Push: A Wake-up Call

The 2024 election was a surprise for the Democratic Party, which saw a shift in their voter base. They lost support among Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, and both the working and middle class. The only group where they made gains was college-educated white voters. This raised questions about their approa

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trans New Congresswoman Speaks Up on Capitol Bathroom Ban

Sarah McBride, the soon-to-be congresswoman and the first openly transgender person elected to the US House of Representatives, recently shared her thoughts on the House's decision to ban trans people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity on Capitol Hill. This rule was announced by H

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Israeli Leaders Unite Against ICC Arrest Warrants

Israeli politicians from different sides of the political spectrum have joined forces to criticize the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s decision to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu's office labeled the warrants as "an

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

College Student’s Killer Convicted: Trump’s Stance on Immigration

Earlier this year, a university student named Laken Riley tragically lost her life while jogging on the University of Georgia campus. The case took a political turn when former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on the matter. A man from Venezuela, Jose Ibarra, was convicted for the murder o

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

RFK Jr. 's Shifting Stance on Trump: From Critic to Supporter

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent environmental activist, has had a rollercoaster relationship with Donald Trump. Initially, RFK Jr. criticized Trump harshly, comparing him to historical demagogues like Hitler and Mussolini. He accused Trump of exploiting fear and bigotry to build a dangerous nati

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

The Sad Truth Behind Laken Riley's Murder and U. S. Border Politics

You might recognize the name Laken Riley from the recent news. She was the 22-year-old nursing student tragically murdered in Athens, Georgia. But do you know the bigger story behind her death? Here it is: In March 2023, during a significant political event called the State of the Union, a congress

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Nov 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Vince McMahon: From Wrestling to Politics and Beyond

Vince McMahon, born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on August 24, 1945, has left a massive footprint in both the wrestling and business worlds. He's best known for co-founding WWE, where he served as CEO until his retirement in 2022. Vince's name made headlines not only for his wrestling empire but al

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